Grace Mccormick v. KOHL’S CORPORATION

Case Summary

According to the complaint, Grace McCormick, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Kohl's Corporation for failing to make its website, https://www.kohls.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from accessing products and services, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). McCormick claims that despite using screen-reading software, she was unable to navigate the site effectively. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to require Kohl's to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by McCormick and others in similar situations.

Causes of Action

• Violations of the ADA
• Violations of the New York City Human Rights Law
• New York State Human Rights Law
• Violation of New York State Civil Rights
• Declaratory Relief

Key Allegations

• Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals.
• Plaintiff encountered barriers that rendered the site unusable despite using screen-reading software.
• Defendant has failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.

Requested Relief

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible.
• Compensatory damages for violations of civil rights.

Proposed Class

All legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access Defendant’s website, www.meshki.us, and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services during the relevant statutory period.

Jurisdiction & Venue

This Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 and 42 U.S.C. § 12188, as Plaintiff asserts claims arising under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.